Posted 2/2/2024, 6:54:54 PM
House Panel Subpoenas DA Willis Over Whistleblower Claims of Misused Federal Funds
- House Judiciary Committee subpoenaed Fani Willis for documents related to whistleblower complaint about misuse of federal grant funds
- Whistleblower alleged Willis's office used funds intended for youth gang prevention to buy computer lab equipment and other improper purposes
- Whistleblower claims she was fired in retaliation after raising allegations; Willis's office says she was fired for poor performance
- Audio recording appears to have Willis acknowledging improper use of funds, prompting committee's subpoena
- Willis's office denies allegations, says courts have found no merit and they comply fully with federal grant requirements